STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Verizon Wireless has set up two mobile stores on Staten Island, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The stores are stocked with wireless devices and accessories. They offer free device charging and free domestic calls to local residents, regardless of a customer's normal wireless provider. The stores-on-wheels are located at 2801 Richmond Ave., New Springville, and 2945 Veterans Road West, Charleston.

Phone charging and free domestic calls are also available at other open Verizon Wireless locations in the area.

Time Warner Cable, too, reports that it is sending mobile charging stations and free WiFi access to locations on Staten Island's South Shore. According to Time Warner Cable, the company plans to announce additional stops in service areas.

In addition, as part of Verizon Wireless' Emergency Operatons Center, a location at 489 Midland Ave. in Midland Beach will provide local first responders with workstations, electricity, heat and VOIP.

A.T. & T. reports that a mobile station will be deployed to Staten Island's South Beach,
on Father Capadanno Boulevard, to provide immediate wireless coverage
to those most affected.